A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1133515 Details
Epoch: 52 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1133632 epoch_slot_no: 10432 block_no: 1133461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-06-13 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x273237b815068b3dcfd49499b0f1c843f18ded9c9cb99706a518c030896be3deBlock Operator
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